He initially got back into the team under new boss Hargreaves, but he did not play again after the 1-0 loss at Southend on 29 March as Bournemouth loanee Baily Cargill cemented his place in the side.

Kevin Nicholson

Began career at Sheffield Wednesday.

Played for Northampton, Scarborough, Notts County and Forest Green.

Played in 2009 Conference play-off final and 2011 League Two play-off final.

"I knew the writing was on the wall most of the season," said the former England C international.

"Myself and Alan Knill didn't really get along and Greavsy's come in and wanted to go a different way and I have no problem with that.

"The fact is we've lost way too many games this year and no-one's safe, he needs to rebuild and he needs the funds to do it, so I totally understand that I'm not going to be here next year."

Defender Nicholson, who has played more than 500 games in the Football League and Conference, believes he still has a lot to give to the game.

"I leave knowing I have a few years left to play and hoping that someone gives me the chance to prove that Greavsy should have kept me.

"I've never been more hungry to carry on playing and have success. I hope that this time next year that Torquay have got themselves back in the league, but will be looking at me and saying 'I wish we would have kept him'.

"I'd like to think that I've done enough over the year to impress a League Two or Conference manager who wants some experience at left-back who's going to put some crosses in, take some set-pieces and hopefully get them promoted."

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